Queen Mette-Marit will not attend the opening of the Norwegian Parliament due to a respiratory infection, making it the first time King Haakon VIII, who ascended the throne in August 2026, will open the Storting as monarch.

NRK: Queen Mette-Marit to Miss Parliament Opening Due to Illness

Queen Mette-Marit will not attend the opening of the Norwegian Parliament because she is ill.

Aftenposten: Queen Mette-Marit Cancels Appearance Due to Illness

Queen Mette-Marit has been diagnosed with a respiratory infection and will not attend the opening of the Storting (parliament).

A significant fire has erupted in a warehouse district in Porsgrunn, leading to warnings for residents and the evacuation of nearby areas due to an explosion risk.

Aftenposten: Major Fire in Porsgrunn Warehouse Area: Residents Warned

A large fire has broken out in a warehouse area in Porsgrunn, prompting authorities to warn residents and restrict cycling and walking in the vicinity.

VG: Porsgrunn Fire: Explosion Risk

A building in Porsgrunn is on fire with an explosion risk, and nearby residents are being evacuated.

Norway has been reportedly shocked by a major event or situation involving the prominent football player Erling Haaland.

Nettavisen: Norway Shocked: What Happened with Haaland

This story discusses a major event or situation that has shocked Norway, involving the football player Erling Haaland.

The family of a victim has expressed concerns that a mosque may have improperly received approximately 80,000 tax kroner against their wishes. This involves Mahmoud Farahmand, a Member of Parliament for the Conservative Party.

VG: Family of Victim Impacted by Mosque's Handling of Funds

The family of a victim states that a mosque may have received around 80,000 tax kroner against the family's wishes.

Businessman Tom Hagen is facing a lawsuit from a partner, Marius Nerbye, who is demanding to be bought out of the company Elkraft. The case, involving significant assets, is scheduled to begin in February.

E24: Lawsuit Against Tom Hagen: Partner Demands Payout

Marius Nerbye is suing Tom Hagen and demanding to be bought out of Elkraft, a case that could involve significant assets and is scheduled to begin in February.

A friend has been sentenced to prison following the death of Preben (25) in a boating accident. Separately, a male teenager died in a motorcycle crash in Rana. In a different case, an 18-year-old has been acquitted of stabbing charges, with the court ruling it was self-defense to protect his mother.

VG: Preben (25) Died: Friend Sentenced to Prison

A friend has been sentenced to prison following the death of Preben (25) in a boating accident.

VG: Fatal Accident in Rana: Teenager Dies in MC Crash

A male teenager has died in a motorcycle accident in Rana.

Aftenposten: Teenager Avoids Punishment for Stabbings; Court Rules Self-Defense

A court has acquitted an 18-year-old of charges related to two stabbings, ruling that he acted in self-defense to protect his mother.

Norway's Police Security Service (PST) has issued an alert advising people living along the coast to be vigilant.

NRK: PST Alerts Public Along Coast to Be Aware

Norway's Police Security Service (PST) is advising people living along the coast to be vigilant.

A doctor has raised concerns about a reported increase in strokes among young men. Additionally, a report highlighted the emotional impact of stillbirths, noting that 20-30 women in Norway experience spontaneous abortions daily.

VG: Stillborn Fetus in Stomach

A woman experienced a stillbirth, with the report focusing on the emotional impact and the fact that 20-30 women in Norway have spontaneous abortions daily.

VG: Doctor Concerned: Increase in Strokes Among Young Men

A doctor is concerned about an increase in strokes among young men.

The housing market for single-family homes in Oslo has experienced a significant decline, with prices estimated to have fallen by 15-20 percent.

Aftenposten: Oslo Housing Market: Prices Have Fallen Significantly

The market for single-family homes in Oslo has experienced a substantial drop in prices, estimated to be between 15-20 percent.